Happy Independence Day!

  Today we celebrate our early nation's break from the tyranny of Great Britain (apologies to  my mum, British grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins and the lot)! It's a day for family, parades (shout out to my friend JK who is in charge of a spectacular parade in Larkspur/Corte Madera), bar-be-ques, fried Twinkies and roller coaster …

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Break the Cardio Rut

It's easy to get into a rut.  Most of you probably walk the same path, run the same loop, swim the same number of laps in the pool, or hop on the elliptical at the gym,open a magazine and do your 45 minutes.  It's time for a change. Doing the same workout, while convenient (because …

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Tips to Stay on Track During Vacation

Vacations can wreak havoc on your best-laid fitness and healthy eating plans. Here are some tips to help you stay on track and still have fun! Pick a meal, but just one Say you are driving to your destination and you stop at a Waffle House.  It's been ages since you've indulged in waffles and …

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Yay for Fitness!

I post a lot of things that are pretty 'rah rah' about working out and being healthy.  And I get that to some it could be a bit preachy and I'm sure that more than one of my FB friends have "hidden" my comments or unfriended me altogether after one too many of my "had …

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One tequila, two tequila, three tequila…floor

With the holidays comes increased libation consumption.  But before you start tossing the champagne and wine back, here's an interesting article on alcohol consumption as it relates to good health. Before you freak out too much, however, please read all the way to the bottom where you'll also see some of the health benefits of …

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Habit Forming

My workouts are pretty regimented.  Boot-camp 3 days a week, running 4 days.  I'm often done with my workouts before my family has gotten themselves out of bed which means I'm up very early and out the door in the dark.  I don't give it much thought really, it's what I do and it's become …

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The October Challenge is ON (like Donkey Kong)

Happy October peeps!  Today kicks off our 31-day challenge.  This is the month to say 'buh-bye' to your exercise excuses (I'm too tired, I'm too busy, I can't run, I can't find anyone to go with me...) and commit to 31 days of exercise. Here are the 'rules'... 1) Download the Activity Tracker (October 2013 …

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Seek and ye shall find

I have an opportunity to train with some very strong and dedicated ladies.  Three mornings a week they drag themselves out of a warm, cozy bed and come to Boot Camp.  They show up in the rain, in the bitter cold of January (ok - to clarify we live about 20 minutes north of San …

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Spring Brings…Shorts?

Welcome to March!  According to our pal Punxsutawney Phil, spring is on its way.   And with spring, comes some warmer temps, longer days and shorts.  Yes, shorts. When's the last time you wore shorts? October? Your first pair of shorts after a long winter of sweats, coffee pants*, jeans and leggings can be a bit …

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